Winchester, UK - Europe's largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier, Axeon, is to develop a new high capacity battery for the electric Citroen C1 ev'ie, manufactured by the UK-based Electric Car Corporation, with a view to supplying between 300 and 500 batteries in the 12 months following a successful trial.
Axeon will provide a pre-production battery pack that combines an advanced battery with an energy density of 230 Wh/kg and innovative mechanical design, meaning not only improved battery efficiency, but also improved performance and extended range in a smaller, lighter and less rigid package.
Key to the package will be Axeon's proprietary battery management system (BMS), which plays an essential role in any multiple cell battery pack. The system monitors the state of a battery, measuring and controlling key performance parameters, which ensures the battery operates safely and prolongs its useful life.
The existing Citroen C1 ev'ie has a range of more than 60 miles and a top speed of 60mph.
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